Jacobs
Position Overview
At Jacobs, we drive to make a positive impact on people’s lives everywhere by bringing solutions and adding value to our communities and society as a whole. Grow your career with Jacobs, a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
In our Advanced Manufacturing Group, our team elevates our clients by delivering cost‑effective and transformative projects to the electric vehicle, data center, consumer goods and products, metals, pulp and paper and various other markets. We understand that the success of our clients is about more than well‑designed facilities; it’s about well‑designed strategies tailored for every market and every location. We are seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Lead to manage and optimize our digital delivery processes in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. This is a site‑based role with flexible home office location in the U.S.
In this key role, you will provide VDC/BIM/Digital Delivery management and leadership by aligning technologies with internal and client goals and define digital delivery scope for project estimates, and coordinate project technical setup and model deliverables. As the VDC Lead, you will create and implement Design and Construction BIM Execution Plans for EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management); integrate VDC tasks including 3D logistics and safety planning, 4D scheduling, 5D Cost and quantity take‑offs; define, coordinate, administer and manage the use of the Common Data Environment (Autodesk Construction Cloud) from design to construction including Docs, Build, Coordination modules; kick‑off, manage and track progress on Clash Detection for Design Teams and Trade Partners; lead clash resolution meetings; serve as BIM Subject Matter Expert on projects in design and construction; and coordinate laser scan data integration and facilitate Scan to BIM efforts. You will also manage model redline and as‑built processes; verify construction install with model based practices; create project processes and lead mobile device trainings for field employees; lead and facilitate reality capture/for progress reporting and weekly reports for remote team members including 360 Photos, laser scans, drone data; and act as technology lead and offer in‑field technical troubleshooting, support for software, model viewing and mobile device applications.
As the VDC Lead, you will be involved with stakeholder collaboration and act as the Digital Delivery and VDC stakeholder and lead on Design and Construction projects. You will consult during business development during proposals and estimates; collaborate with clients, representatives and contractors; manage trade partner modeling efforts and quality through construction.
In addition, you will support team development by developing training materials and offer technical guidance. You will recruit, manage, and mentor employees; and enhance team expertise through collaboration with subject matter experts. You will act as on‑site management by providing daily on‑site presence and leadership; coordinate VDC activities with field operations; and create, execute and own onsite VDC processes.
Base pay range $111,100.00/yr – $145,725.00/yr
Requirements Here’s what you’ll need:
At least 7 years of experience in VDC/BIM roles within the construction industry
Strong understanding of BIM technologies and their application in manufacturing environments in Design and Construction
Proficiency in BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, Revizto) and Autodesk Construction Cloud
Experience with laser scanning and point cloud data management
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
Proven track record of onsite leadership of VDC activities
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment on a project site and virtually
Experience in developing and implementing BIM execution plans
Strong understanding of construction processes and MEP systems
Willing to work on site at a project near Baton Rouge, LA
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
Legal All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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In our Advanced Manufacturing Group, our team elevates our clients by delivering cost‑effective and transformative projects to the electric vehicle, data center, consumer goods and products, metals, pulp and paper and various other markets. We understand that the success of our clients is about more than well‑designed facilities; it’s about well‑designed strategies tailored for every market and every location. We are seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Lead to manage and optimize our digital delivery processes in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. This is a site‑based role with flexible home office location in the U.S.
In this key role, you will provide VDC/BIM/Digital Delivery management and leadership by aligning technologies with internal and client goals and define digital delivery scope for project estimates, and coordinate project technical setup and model deliverables. As the VDC Lead, you will create and implement Design and Construction BIM Execution Plans for EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management); integrate VDC tasks including 3D logistics and safety planning, 4D scheduling, 5D Cost and quantity take‑offs; define, coordinate, administer and manage the use of the Common Data Environment (Autodesk Construction Cloud) from design to construction including Docs, Build, Coordination modules; kick‑off, manage and track progress on Clash Detection for Design Teams and Trade Partners; lead clash resolution meetings; serve as BIM Subject Matter Expert on projects in design and construction; and coordinate laser scan data integration and facilitate Scan to BIM efforts. You will also manage model redline and as‑built processes; verify construction install with model based practices; create project processes and lead mobile device trainings for field employees; lead and facilitate reality capture/for progress reporting and weekly reports for remote team members including 360 Photos, laser scans, drone data; and act as technology lead and offer in‑field technical troubleshooting, support for software, model viewing and mobile device applications.
As the VDC Lead, you will be involved with stakeholder collaboration and act as the Digital Delivery and VDC stakeholder and lead on Design and Construction projects. You will consult during business development during proposals and estimates; collaborate with clients, representatives and contractors; manage trade partner modeling efforts and quality through construction.
In addition, you will support team development by developing training materials and offer technical guidance. You will recruit, manage, and mentor employees; and enhance team expertise through collaboration with subject matter experts. You will act as on‑site management by providing daily on‑site presence and leadership; coordinate VDC activities with field operations; and create, execute and own onsite VDC processes.
Base pay range $111,100.00/yr – $145,725.00/yr
Requirements Here’s what you’ll need:
At least 7 years of experience in VDC/BIM roles within the construction industry
Strong understanding of BIM technologies and their application in manufacturing environments in Design and Construction
Proficiency in BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, Revizto) and Autodesk Construction Cloud
Experience with laser scanning and point cloud data management
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
Proven track record of onsite leadership of VDC activities
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment on a project site and virtually
Experience in developing and implementing BIM execution plans
Strong understanding of construction processes and MEP systems
Willing to work on site at a project near Baton Rouge, LA
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
Legal All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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